You’ve gotta give it all. And if they’re right for you, they can handle it. Work hard. Keep your body and mind active. If ya don’t, you’re sun...k.’ ‘Thank you, Mawma, for sharing with me. I think this was a story I needed to hear.’ She stood and gave the older lady a hug. ‘I’m not going to be around much longer. I’ve lived alone for a lot more years than I got to be with my Del, so I’m ready.’ Her weathered eyes lit into a smile. ‘And I bet I get to see my cows too.’ ‘I don’t doubt it.’ Suz felt. I think he's sleeping with her too." Eye candy," said Jeff, looking disgusted. "He's nuts. You're a fascinating woman, and I think you're beautiful." You're sweet," she said. "But I know I'm not beautiful in that way. I don't do well in big crowds either. I'm not... chatty. I don't flirt." So?" said Jeff. "I still don't get it. What does this have to do with Melanie?" You said her father's wealthy," said Roberta patiently. "And she's... eye candy."Jeff's eyes opened wide as he suddenly got it.. “Béla said that you’ve lived a long time, the last time we were here,” she said, making casual conversation.“Yes,” Tanya admitted, personally glad to have something to talk about. “I was hurt in an accident, and Béla donated some of her blood. It cured me, but now I can expect to live several hundred more years. Frank shares his life with me.”“I understand,” Beth admitted. ‘Lifemates. Companions.’ Beth decided to explain her relationship with her sister to Tanya. After all, Tanya did ask how. Chief Ajani was there as well. He quickly moved to embrace the King, the two exchanging quiet words. She looked around. The room looked like any other tavern. She had not considered before that this city would be built to Watu scale, doorways and ceilings scaled for a smaller race. Could that ever be used as part of the defenses? If the Elves have to crawl on their knees to even enter the place..."Well." The King and Chief Ajani separated, His Grace glancing at the others. "First, to get it out.